Leasing privately in SA

Regarding what you need to do as a landlord in SA and how to protect yourself:

Before Approving a Tenant

1. Ensure you have had a check done on the tenant (which you can arrange through us).
2. Ensure you have phoned/ checked all the tenant’s references (they will be asked to supply current employer, current landlord, and personal references on our tenancy application)

Once you wish to approve a Tenant

You will need to meet with the tenant, sign an agreement with them, provide them with some printed factsheets, and also complete a report on the condition of the property. Links and further explanation below.

Conduct routine inspections of the property no more than once a month (up to 4 times a year recommended). Make sure to provide the tenant notice using this form: no less than 7 and no more than 14 days
before the day of entry
1. https://www.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/5718/Notice_to_enter_premises.pdf
2. Make sure to keep documentation of any occurrences, e.g. copies of any letters/receipts you send to tenant, photos of any damage etc. just in case there ever a dispute in future,

Other

We strongly recommend completing National Tenancy Database / TICA blacklist checks before approving any tenant (you can arrange this through PropertyNow). In addition to checking tenancy blacklists, you should also consider checking the ACCR criminal court attendance database here: https://auccr.com/free and may order full police background checks through PropertyNow if you wish

Most importantly, consider taking out Landlords Insurance – this covers you for theft, malicious damage, or loss of rent if the tenant stopping paying - http://www.canstar.com.au/home-insurance/what-is-landlord-insurance/
http://rac.com.au/insurance/home-insurance/landlords-insurance
There are many different providers so make sure to shop around.